How do you respond to a fire at work?
If you ever discover a fire follow these steps:
- Remain calm.
- Sound the fire alarm and/or alert all the occupants to evacuate.
- Alert the fire brigade by dialling 000 (or your Security Staff – depending on what procedures are currently in place).
- Leave the building immeidately via the closest escape route.
What general actions should someone take if there is a fire?
If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your exit. Close doors behind you….If your clothes catch on fire:
- Stop what you’re doing.
- Drop to the ground and cover your face if you can.
- Roll over and over or back and forth until the flames go out. Running will only make the fire burn faster.
What should employees do first if they notice a fire?
Immediate evacuation is the top priority. DON’T take the elevator: Because a fire can quickly disable a structure’s electrical system, a stalled elevator can end up being a death trap. Employees should be instructed to use stairwells, fire escapes, or alternate routes.
What are the two golden rules to remember when fighting a fire?
When considering whether to tackle a small fire yourself if you discover one, always bear in mind the golden rule of fire safety; If in doubt, get out, stay out and call the Fire Brigade immediately.
What’s the best way to start a fire?
How to Start a Fire
- Introduction: How to Start a Fire.
- Step 1: Clear a Circular Space on the Ground.
- Step 2: Line the Circular Space With Large Rocks.
- Step 3: Place the Small Sticks and Twigs in the Circular Space As a Platform.
- Step 4: Place Dry Grass, and Leaves on the Kindling.
- Step 5: Light the Fire With a Lighter or Matches.
What is the growth stage of fire?
Growth – The growth stage is where the structures fire load and oxygen are used as fuel for the fire. There are numerous factors affecting the growth stage including where the fire started, what combustibles are near it, ceiling height and the potential for “thermal layering”.
What are the odds of dying in a fire?
Odds Of Death In The United States By Selected Cause Of Injury, 2018 (1)
| Number of deaths, 2018 | One-year odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure to smoke, fire and flames | 2,972 | 110,083 |
| Fall on and from stairs and steps | 2,509 | 130,398 |
| Drowning and submersion while in or falling into swimming pool | 746 | 438,562 |
| Fall on and from ladder or scaffolding | 485 | 674,572 |
How does a fire kill you?
Fire uses up the oxygen you need and produces smoke and poisonous gases that kill. Breathing even small amounts of smoke and toxic gases can make you drowsy, disoriented and short of breath. A fire’s heat alone can kill. Room temperatures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level.
Is it painful to die in a fire?
The amount of pain experienced is greatest at the beginning of the burning process before the flame burns the nerves, after which the skin does not hurt. Many victims die quickly from suffocation as hot gases damage the respiratory tract.
What age group is most likely to be murdered?
For whites and blacks, persons 18 to 21 were most at risk of becoming a murder victim. Murder rates for blacks were 8 times higher than for whites 1 in every 894 and 1 in every 7,334 persons, respectively. Blacks, about 12% of general population, comprised 51% of murder victims.
What are the odds of dying in a car crash?
1 in 103
How do I not get into a car accident?
Ten Ways to Avoid Car Accidents
- Pull into traffic slowly. Stop, Look, Listen.
- Watch for red light runners. Count to three before entering an intersection on a green light.
- Keep at least one hand on the steering wheel.
- Watch for kids.
- Perform engine maintenance regularly.
- Scan 12 seconds ahead.
- Look backwards when backing out.
- Do not tailgate.
What is the most common age for car accidents?
Drivers ages 16-17 continue to have the highest rates of crash involvement, injuries to themselves and others and deaths of others in crashes in which they are involved. Drivers age 80 and older have the highest rates of driver deaths. Drivers ages 60-69 were the safest drivers by most measures examined.